The Valley Italy - Paradise in the mountains

We live in a beautiful small town called Vallemaio in central south Italy. It is really like a paradise, peaceful, has stunning scenery and the kind of air that makes you sniff like a vacuum haha. We grow ALOT of our own food on our land, all organic with many fruit trees and grapevines, which we are continuing to plant always learning as we go. We also have many animals, dogs, cats, goats, chickens.. Here you will experience the real Italy, the smells, the food, the traditions, old and new. Meet lovely people, try new things...We run our own tourism business called THE VALLEY ITALY check us out on IG. We offer Glamping in traditional stone huts and a campsite. We have many guests all year round from around the world. We are also artists, growers and involved in lots of different things, learning always!

We hope to meet people who share our passion for life, learning and having a good time.

Stefania also known as Stoofy, is always thinking up ideas. moved back to Italy from Scotland 7 years ago. She’s an artist/designer, passionate about anything creative from plants to fashion to interiors. If she’s not in the garden planting something or being creating or dancing to afro music, you’ll find her on the rooftop doing yoga. Loves exploring, live music and the sea! Domenico Senior known as Papi is a “Bear Grylls type” tractor fanatic, human encyclopedia, plant expert, a vet, a farmer, a shepard, a master basket artisan and the list goes on! Loves his animals, dried meat, tractors and a particular tele novela! Haha Domenico Junior, known as Dom has motorbikes on the brain, a techie, good with gadgets, tools, historian, Italian teacher, likes to get his hands dirty mechanically, deconstructing and reconstructing things, working often artistically with natural stone and wood. Loves motorbike trips, stefania and relaxing. Julian our newest member of the family! he's almost 3 months old. Loves smiling, sleeping and big cuddles haha Volunteers are part of our family, we share time together, create memories and have fun...


Avaliações

4.5
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Anfitrião & Equipe

5.0

Horas & Atividades

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Aprendizado & Diversão

4.5

Estados Unidos

5

Stefania was amazing!! I really enjoyed my time there and she was an extremely thoughtful host. Would highly recommend this place for someone wanting to get away from the city and connect with nature

12 meses atrás

Holanda

5

My experience at the Valley was amazing. I felt instantly at home due to the kindness of the hosts! Stephania, Dom and their little kid have a place in my heart forever. I had great conversations about life and built a meaningful connection with Stephania. The work for me included doing a lot of art. I made paintings and drawings and this was very inspiring and fun to do. Other tasks involved meal prep and preparing things for the guests. It was great work and the hosts were super flexible with working hours and your days off. I would recommend this experience to everyone!!

12 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

My travel partner and I absolutely loved our stay in the valley. Stefania was so welcoming and we felt right at home! We learned so much about sustainability, cooking, and the way of life in rural Italy. Stefania is a very fun and sociable person, and so we felt very comfortable and communication went pretty smoothly. If you are considering visiting, keep in mind busses don’t frequent and cell reception is limited. It can be difficult to go beyond the farm on working days. However, the valley still made for an awesome and unforgettable experience!

12 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

This experience was amazing! The hosts, Stefania and Dom, are so kind, generous and had such a funny sense of humor. The work outside was sometimes hard, but it feels good to help them out, they are always understanding and respect the schedule. The food was the BEST part, so much fresh produce. Stefania even did a yoga class for us!!! The Valley is a beautiful place , and there’s potential to see a lot of Italy in your free time and your days off , Rome, Naples, the coast, plus cute Italian towns all around. Even if you decide to not volunteer I recommend staying at the glampsites!!

12 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

My time at the Valley was perfect for my first volunteering experience with Worldpackers! Stefania and Dom were so welcoming and sweet, great with giving directions for work, and respected the working hours. They had everything you needed and were very flexible. I even got to experience some local events. I had an amazing time. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, nature-filled experience. I would love to come back!! ❤️

1 ano atrás


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